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Local News

Welcome to the news corner, your one-stop destination for staying updated with all the latest that’s going on in our community.

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Disability Networking Event in Inverell

A new speed-networking event called Regional Pathways to Possibility will be held in Inverell on October 28 designed to showcase the wide range of disability supports and services available across Inverell and surrounding regions. Service providers are encouraged to...

Armidale Dad Become Instant Millionaire

An Armidale father has discovered a lottery win can come with unexpected side effects after his $1.6 million Saturday Lotto win left him wide awake, frantically googling. The Northern Tablelands resident held one of the four division one winning entries nationally in...

Meteor Lights Up Skies

Stargazers have been left in awe after a meteor was spotted last night, lighting up the night sky. Seen in QLD and NSW, the meteor was spotted at around 7:30 making a sensational entrance with some observers also witnessing a massive boom near Stanthorpe. The...

Remembrance Day 2024

Australians are being urged to observe a minute’s silence at 11am today to pay their respects to current and former service men and women on this Remembrance Day. Federal Shadow Veterans Minister and New England MP Barnaby Joyce says in the First World War, 460,000...

Police to Target Dangerous Driving in Operation Labour Day 2024

Police will be out in force and targeting dangerous driving this long weekend as part of an operation designed to keep people safe on our roads. Operation Labour Day 2024 commences at 12.01am on Friday 4 October 2024 and concludes at 11.59pm on Monday 7 October 2024....

Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal GRANT

Project name - Keep the News Local and Keep it Coming The purpose of this grant will allow Sta Fm to employ a local news journalist to support the Inverell and surrounding communities with daily local news as well as a regular segment on preparedness and resilience to...

Magpies Edge Out Tigers

The Glen Innes Magpies held on to defeat a determined Tingha Tigers outfit on Saturday to record a 32-22 win at Meade Park in Group 19 Round 6 results. After getting out to a 12-0 lead in the first half, the Magpies let the Tigers back into the game and trailed Tingha...

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Inverell F.C Leave Tamworth with a Win

Inverell F.C have registered a solid 4-0 away win over South Tamworth in Round 9 of the Northern Premier League on Saturday. Two goals on either side of halftime set up the win for the visitors which see Inverell F.C sitting in second spot on the ladder, 4 points...

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Saints Knock Over Nomads

The Inverell Saints have got back on the winners list with a hard fought 36-point win over the New England Nomads at Bellevue Oval on Saturday in Round 5 action in the AFL Northwest competition. Six goals from spearhead Angus Croft and 4 majors to captain Ryan Lewis...

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Trevithick Takes Out Inverell Championships

Local golfer Casey Trevithick has claimed the 2026 Inverell Golf Club's Ladies’ championship. Casey came back after a poor start to the championships improving in each of the three rounds. She finished with 250 off the stick, 4 shots clear of Sandy Cook. It was a very...

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Man Threatens Police After Arrest

Updated: A man will remain behind bars after being refused bail following an incident where he allegedly seriously injured another man and threatening police in Inverell yesterday morning. About 2am, police were called to a motel on Otho Street, following reports of...

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Saints Hit the road to Armidale to tackle Nomads

The Inverell Saints head to Armidale tomorrow to face the New England Nomads at Bellevue Oval in Round 5 of the AFL Northwest competition. Saints Men's Coach Hayden Chappel will be looking to his chargers to break the run of losses and get back on the winners list but...

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Rep Duties for Highlanders

The Central North Rugby Competition has the weekend off due to the 2026 NSW Country Rugby Union Championships being held in Tamworth this weekend. The Inverell Highlanders have two players selected for the Central North Men’s squad with Harry King and Harry Newnham...

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